The ice cap
Example: Ice cap covers large areas with permanent ice in polar regions
Definition
"The ice cap" refers to a large, thick layer of ice that permanently covers extensive land areas, typically found in polar regions. It plays a crucial role in Earth's climate by reflecting sunlight and storing freshwater in solid form.
Etymology
The term "the ice cap" combines 'ice,' from Old English 'īs,' meaning frozen water, and 'cap,' from Old French 'cape,' meaning a head covering. The phrase metaphorically describes a dome-like covering of ice over the land, similar to a cap worn on the head.
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"The ice cap" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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